PC Min 08/10/1999CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
AUGUST 10, 1999
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of August 10, 1999, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Acting Chair Gibbons, and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Acting Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Elizabeth Gibbons
Tom Francois
Joseph D. Hernandez
Susan A. Keams
Mel Lindstrom
Dennis Lowe
Commissioners Absent:
Chair:
Brad Jones
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Associate Planner:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Steve Piasecki
Sharon Fierro
Tim J. Haley
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner
Lowe, the Planning Commission minutes of July 27, 1999, were
approved with one minor correction. (6-0-1; Chairman Jones was
absent)
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COMMUNICATIONS.
The following communication items were distributed:
1. Planning Commissioners Journal (Summer 1999 Issue)
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Acting Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
SA 99-12
Larkspur
Public Hearing to consider the application of J. Arthur Hansen, on
behalf of Larkspur Hospitality, for approval of a Sign Program
(SA 99-12) including an expressway-oriented sign for a new hotel
(Larkspur Landing) to be constructed on property located at 550
W. Hamilton Avenue in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning
District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Tentative City
Council Meeting Date: September 7, 1999.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of signs for a new business hotel under
construction at the San Tomas Expressway and Hamilton Avenue.
· The proposed sign program includes a monument, three building and directional signs.
· This application is before the Planning Commission because of the number and size of the
proposed signs which total 129 square feet of signage area and because one of the proposed
signs faces San Tomas Expressway.
· The Commission forwards a recommendation to Council for approval of any
freeway/expressway-oriented signs.
· Staff recommends approval of all the signs except for one wall sign which is proposed on the
Llewellyn Avenue frontage.
· Staff suggests that the Commission adopt a Resolution approving this sign program with the
deletion of one wall sign.
Mr. Jeff Jennings, AdArt, the Sign Company for this project:
· Advised that they seek the placement of a wall sign on the east elevation to identify the hotel
to people coming from the airport to the hotel.
· Added that Larkspur is a new franchise which is not as recognized as others and their site
needs to be identified by their guests before they drive past the hotel.
· Stated that their signage is consistent and is not overbearing or dominant. It compliments the
architecture.
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Commissioner Lindstrom presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
· Advised that SARC did not feel that the third wall sign accomplished anything, that it was
non-productive for them.
· SARC recommended approval of all but the third wall sign.
Commissioner Lowe asked which sign was considered the third wall sign.
Acting Chair Gibbons advised that the third wall sign in this proposal is facing Llwellyn, near the
Jack In The Box restaurant.
Commissioner Lowe asked if the sign facing the San Tomas Expressway would be visible with
the trees on the Expressway.
Acting Chair Gibbons advised that with the proposed location, the Expressway-oriented sign
would indeed be visible.
Acting Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Mr. Chris Passaro, Representative, Larkspur Landing:
· Advised that among the signs in their proposed sign program are a monument side along W.
Hamilton Avenue, logo can sign, directional signs with logo. Mosaic tile logos will be
installed at the building entrances.
· Stated that the elimination of the third wall sign in their proposal will hinder their ability to
identify themselves to travelers.
· Advised that there are currently five Larkspur hotels built.
· Stated that visibility is instrumental to their company's growth as they are a new product.
Acting Chair Gibbons:
· Stated that the sign program is in keeping with the architecture of the building and is in good
taste. The mosaic tile is another architectural feature.
Commissioner Francois asked whether moving the monument sign to the east would help.
Mr. Chris Passaro:
· Advised that the height of the monument sign will be lower than the proposed wall sign and
that it would not help to move the location of the monument sign.
Commissioner Kearns asked about the use of logo flags.
Mr. Chris Passaro advised that they do use flags. Again said that they are hoping to get their
name out there.
Planning Commission Minutes of August 10, 1999
Commissioner Kearns stated that their guests would normally have reservations.
reservations are made, directions can be provided in locating the hotel.
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At the time
Commissioner Francois advised that the goal in regulating signs is to avoid visual pollution.
Commissioner Lindstrom stated that the applicant has done an excellent job but that they are
proposing one sign too many. That sign does not improve anything for the applicant and it
represents more signage than is allowed.
Mr. Steve Piasecki added that the use of flags is not a part of this application. Advised that logo
flags would be another form of signage that would require approval.
Acting Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lowe,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3234 recommending
approval of a Sign Program (SA 99-12) including an expressway-oriented
sign for a new hotel (Larkspur Landing) to be constructed on property
located at 550 W. Hamilton Avenue with the elimination of the third wall
sign (along Llewlleyn Avenue) and the added Condition of Approval that the
applicant work with the Community Development Director to ensure that
any use of corporate logo flags be of such a size and scale so as to be
compatible with other uses of flags in the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gibbons, Hernandez, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe
NOES: Francois
ABSENT: Jones
ABSTAIN: None
The majority of this approval is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk.
The expressway-oriented sign will be reviewed by Council at its meeting of September 21, 1999.
Acting Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record.
2. UP 99-03
Adams, J.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Janet Adams, on
behalf of Ian MacLachlan, for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (UP 99-03) to allow a secondary living unit on property
located at 780 Almarida Drive in an R-l-6 (Single Family
Residential) Zoning District. This project is Categorically
Exempt. Planning Commission Decision final unless appealed in
writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
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Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
secondary living unit on property located at 780 Almarida Drive.
· The proposal is for a 640 square foot detached secondary living unit to be located at the rear
of the 13,423 square foot site.
· The minimum lot size required to accommodate a secondary living unit is 12,000 square feet.
This lot exceeds that minimum.
· All other criteria, including height and setbacks are met under this proposal.
· Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Lindstrom presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
· SARC met on July 27, 1999, and was supportive of this request as it meets are criteria.
Acting Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Acting Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Lindstrom,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3235 approving a
Conditional Use Permit (UP 99-03) to allow a secondary living unit on
property located at 780 Almarida Drive, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jones
ABSTAIN: None
This approval is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
· Advised the Commission to read the article on page 4 of the Commissioner's Journal.
· Advised that Council upheld the approval for Haig Precision with an added Condition of
Approval establishing a L~ Standard.
· Informed the Commission that the conceptual design for the Winchester Drive-In Park Site
was approved by Council.
· Advised that there are no items pending for the August 25th Commission meeting and
recommended its cancellation.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commission Kearns, seconded by Commissioner Lindstrom,
the Planning Commission meeting of August 24, 1999, was cancelled and the
meeting adjourned to the meeting of September 14, 1999. (6-0-1)
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ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting
of September 14, 1999, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary
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Steve~a~ecki, Secretary